Commerce Secretary Investigated for Hit and Run

Commerce Secretary John Bryson is under investigation for his role in several auto accidents that occurred over the weekend that eventually left him unconscious behind the wheel, including an alleged felony hit-and-run.

The Politico reports:

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Bryson, 68, was allegedly driving a Lexus on San Gabriel Boulevard when he hit the back of a Buick that was waiting for a train to pass. There were three men in the Buick. The commerce secretary is said to have spoken to the men after hitting the car the first time and then, while leaving the scene, again hit the vehicle. The men in the Buick followed Bryson’s car while they called 911.

A few minutes later at about 5:10 p.m. local time, Bryson allegedly caused another collision — this one involving a Honda Accord with a man and a woman inside. According to the statement, Bryson was “found alone and unconscious behind the wheel of his vehicle” and was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. …

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the San Gabriel Police Department said there is no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the two accidents in the preliminary stage of the investigation and that all parties involved were “cooperative” with law enforcement.

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Bryson passed a breathalyzer test given to him at the hospital, but the results of a toxicology blood test are still pending, according to the San Gabriel Police Department.